According to Savannah Police Department, Bay Street between Barnard Street and Bull Street is closed after a tanker truck’s brakes caught fire.

Officials said on Twitter that the closure is for safety purposes because of the potentially flammable conditions of the truck.

Expect delays and avoid the area.

#SPDtraffic Bay Street between Barnard and Bull is closed after a tanker truck’s brakes caught fire. The traffic diversion is for safety purposes due to the potential flammable conditions of the truck. pic.twitter.com/gxpGmW2zNX